Keywords: Health


Blackstone-backed AGS Health moves closer to $500 million India IPO

AGS Health, a healthcare technology company backed by Blackstone, has taken another step toward its planned public listing in India by submitting updated draft documents for an initial public offering (IPO) valued at approximately 48 billion rupees (about $500 million). The filing advances one of the......

Ebola fears ease in DR Congo after river boat passengers test negative

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that seven passengers aboard a river vessel intercepted near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, reducing immediate concerns over a potential outbreak linked to a suspected fatal case. The results were announced on Friday......

New study explores the theoretical limits of human lifespan

A recent scientific study has reignited debate over the biological limits of human life, suggesting that the theoretical maximum human lifespan could extend far beyond the longest age ever recorded. Using advanced mathematical modeling, researchers estimated that under ideal biological conditions, the......

Study warns higher retirement ages could come at the expense of workers’ health

A new public health study has raised concerns that increasing the retirement age could leave more people working while living with chronic health conditions, highlighting the need to balance labor market demands with the long-term well-being of employees. The research, published in the European Journal......

United Kingdom expands community mental health services with new local support centers

The United Kingdom is preparing a major expansion of community-based mental health services through a nationwide plan aimed at making psychological support more accessible. The initiative will establish new mental health centers in easily accessible public locations, including libraries, former bank......

France investigates travel route after Andes hantavirus case identified in tourist

French health authorities have launched an epidemiological investigation after confirming that a traveler infected with the Andes strain of hantavirus passed through France during a recent holiday before being diagnosed and isolated in Spain. Officials stressed that the case is being closely monitored......

WHO calls for increased support to contain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for additional international support to strengthen efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that the epidemic continues to place significant pressure on national health authorities and humanitarian......

Breastfeeding: WHO calls for stronger support for mothers

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for greater support for mothers during World Breastfeeding Week, emphasizing that breastfeeding, although a natural process, often requires guidance and professional assistance. The organization highlights that many women stop breastfeeding earlier than......

Cyclospora outbreak in the United States causes two deaths and thousands of infections

A foodborne illness outbreak linked to cyclosporiasis has caused two deaths in the United States, according to health officials in Michigan, as thousands of cases have been reported nationwide. The intestinal infection, caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora, has affected thousands of people......